Cloud AI Update – Articul8 Advances With AWS Generative AI Competency Achievement

Articul8 AI has achieved the AWS Generative AI Competency, highlighting its expertise in providing domain-specific Generative AI solutions for various industries. This accomplishment underscores Articul8’s capabilities as an AWS Partner, recognized for delivering advanced generative AI technologies in sectors such as financial services, aerospace, telecommunications, and semiconductors. The AWS Competency Program supports customers by connecting them with partners like Articul8, known for their technical proficiency and success in implementing AWS-based generative AI solutions that enhance enterprise digital transformation. Articul8’s platform is noted for enabling organizations to adopt generative AI at scale, focusing on enterprise-grade security and sophisticated decision-making processes.

Elsewhere in the market, Ciena was a standout up 23.3% and finishing the session at $116.92, not far from its 52-week high. This week, Ciena released its third-quarter 2025 earnings, showing a significant year-over-year increase in revenue and net income. Meanwhile, GitLab softened, down 7.4% to finish the session at $43.46. On Thursday, GitLab reported Q2 earnings showing a revenue increase but a net loss, announced CFO Brian Robins’ departure, and updated revenue guidance.

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• Alphabet finished trading at $232.30 up 0.7%, near its 52-week high.

• Apple settled at $239.78 up 0.5%. On Thursday, Cerence Inc. filed a patent infringement lawsuit against the company.

• Microsoft closed at $507.97 up 0.5%. Two days ago, Microsoft announced a collaboration with DeepIQ and OMV Energy to enhance operational efficiencies in energy drilling using Agentic AI.

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